18/02/2025
The federal governmentβs non-tax revenue soared to Rs. 3,602 billion, a massive Rs. 1,623 billion increase compared to last yearβs Rs. 1,979 billion.
πΉ Key Contributors:
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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) profit: Rs. 2,500 billion (up from Rs. 972 billion)
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Petroleum levy: Rs. 549 billion (+Rs. 76.64 billion)
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Passport fees: Rs. 39.54 billion (up from Rs. 25.73 billion)
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Gas Development Surcharge: Rs. 27.34 billion (up from Rs. 4.5 billion)
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Profit distribution: Rs. 97.47 billion (up from Rs. 88.74 billion)
π Declines Noted In:
β Interest payments from provinces & SOEs: Rs. 131.52 billion (down from Rs. 241 billion)
β PTA revenue: Rs. 28.81 billion (down from Rs. 50.46 billion)
πΉ Other Revenue Sources:
β Oil & gas royalties
β LPG & windfall levies
The surge in revenue strengthens the governmentβs financial position and reduces reliance on external borrowing. Do you think these numbers reflect sustainable growth? Share your thoughts! ππ΅π°πΈ
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17/02/2025
π How much tax is deducted on winning amount of prize bonds?π
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) currently issues four denominations of national prize bonds: Rs100, Rs200, Rs750, and Rs1,500.
π° Next Draws β February 17, 2025:
π Rs1,500 Prize Bond β Draw in Multan
π Rs100 Prize Bond β Draw in Rawalpindi
πΉ Prize Bond Draw Details:
β Conducted by Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS)
β Public can attend the draw
β Winning numbers selected via Hand Operated Draw Machine
π΅ Taxes on Prize Money:
π Filers: 15% Withholding Tax
π Non-Filers: 30% Withholding Tax (as per Income Tax Ordinance 2001)
π’ Stay tuned for results! Have you ever won a prize bond? Share your experience in the comments! β¬οΈ
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16/02/2025
π¨ Gold Prices Drop Significantly in Pakistan! π¨
Gold prices in Pakistan saw a massive decline today after reaching an all-time high! πβ¨
π» Per Tola Price: Dropped by Rs4,700, now at Rs301,500
π» 10-Gram Price: Decreased by Rs4,030, now at Rs258,487
π» International Market: Fell by $50 per ounce, now at $2,883
This sharp decline follows a record-breaking increase just a day ago, where gold hit an all-time high of Rs306,200 per tola due to rising investment in precious metals.
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